​​“All forms and expressions through art is just as strong as our audible voice."Shaw Nee Janelle

~Reality at Balance

​WELCOME!

​Thank you again for visiting my BlogPage as we come together for ​“I Have a Voice” from this multiple part series on Affirmations for a Sexual Abuse Survivor Part 40.
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You can find additional Inspiration & discover more about me on my BLOG PAGE, Twitter & all of my other Social Media Platforms, please click on the links above. If you haven’t yet viewed Part 1 from this series, please do so by clickinghere.

​The length of this series, which is set for 52 weeks is for you to become more familiar with your strengths and weaknesses as a sexual abuse survivor. While I encourage everyone to go at their own pace & to know that the doors will always remain open for questions as a community or individually. Join Our Community Support Group.

RRespect others' boundaries.A Ask for consent.
I Intervene when someone's in trouble.
N Notice the warning signs of abuse and speak up.N Nurture myself and others

Let’s Begin with the Affirmationfor Week 40!
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“I HAVE A VOICE”
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​There have been many times where myvoicefelt like suffocation as I spoke. This is a remaining effect of its absence stemming from mychildhood sexual abuse. I might express myvoicewith slight bursts or in a rambunctious pose- my child-within still seems to speak through it.
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“I HAVE A VOICE”
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​The measure of my voice will set its own precepts. Today as an adult, I understand the depth of my voice. It does have power, and I may choose to use it to bring some form of enlightenment for myself and my surroundings.

​Mychild-withinneeds balance to thrive in her adult years, a special time of personalized self-development. Today“I Have a Voice”, and my inner-gratitude may be proclaimed through the abundant flow of expressed art- music, dance, literature, sports, art, film, teaching, and so on.

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“I HAVE A VOICE”

​As a sexual abuse survivor, I may have not discovered my powerful voice. I can take time to find it again by listening for positive feedback, or I can even re-invent my own unique voice with daily affirmations. I have the strength to research and discover my voice.
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“I HAVE A VOICE”

I may find balance in my voice where it’s no longer too soft or deafening in my surroundings. This new self-expression through my ​child-within is pleasing to me. As a sexual abuse survivor, it is no longer necessary to feel enclosed from myself nor my environment because “I Have a Voice” and I can express it.

No matter where you are right now on your journey as a sexual abuse survivor, remember that there is more to you than what the eye may perceive of the self at this time. You are aSurvivor-Stay in actionon your healing journey every day and meditate on these concepts,“I Have a Voice.”

​ Visualize the Affirmation, see it in color or as shaded black and white, however, the mind perceives it, allow for the current response to form naturally. Listen to yourself without judgment and begin to frequently journal this process as you transition the mind to higher knowledge of yourself.
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Our reality at balance begins at the very moment as the work is placed forth by your intent to grow and change for the betterment of self, aiding in the improvement of mankind! Balance & Peace…

Emotional Well-Being & Balance with Citrus Oils
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Citrus essential oilscan be effective physiologically, where they work on the actual physical condition, but also psychologically, where they work with the sense of smell and the effect that it has on the mind. All of the commonly obtainablecitrus fruit oilsare used in the practice aromatherapy.Citrus scentsare considered “invigorating” or “soothing” and can be utilized for symptoms of stress and depression.
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There are various degrees of studies that demonstrate howessential oilscan positively affect mood and the awareness ofwell-being, generating either uplifting or calming effects:grapefruit essential oil, for example, works to combat depression, andsweet orangeis often referred to as the “smiley oil”. I can honestly say today as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner that the value and quality of lifecitrus essential oilshave helped me to obtain and usher in to relieve stress and self-doubt is priceless.

​The latest stats regarding depression as follows: 300 million people around the world have depression, according to theWorld HealthOrganization. 16.2 million adults in the United States-equaling 6.7% of all adults in the country have experienced a major depressive episode in the last year. There is some research that supports the view thatcitrus oilscan be used therapeutically in cases of mild depression.​

Citrus Essential Oils for Well-Being & Balance

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​Scent~citrussy, floral, fresh, sweetNervous system~stress, depression, nervous exhaustion, and headachesEmotional uses~evokes feelings of bliss and comfort, as if supportive, kindred guides around you. Employ to develop a strong sense of self and omit doubt and fear from ouremotionalbody. Also usegrapefruit essential oilto return to joy after periods of grief.

Spiritual uses~fosters inspiration and the ability to connect with our inner child. It’s power of purificationbalancetheemotionsand restore energy. Use to increase overall strength, enhance spirituality, and manifest abundance. Additionally,grapefruit essential oil'shealing properties promotewell-beingand a sense of confidence. It is also associated with kindness and success.Action~a gentle sedative for the nervous system and helps to uplift the spirit in times of stressCompatibility:Solar system~ Sun Elements~ Air, Water

Action~it is one of the safest oils and recommended for children and the elderly, and for use during pregnancy. A mild relaxant for the nervous system and helps to uplift the spirit in times of stress Compatibility: Solar system~ Sun Elements~ Fire, Water

​Scent~ citrussy, sweet, candy-likeNervous system~insomnia, anxiety, depression, and nervous tensionEmotional uses~use in times when elicit feelings are needed for safety. Has a calming response, and the vibration of candy.Mandarin essential oilaides with encouraging pleasant dreams and releasesemotionalstress resulting from nightmares.Spiritual uses~associated with happiness and kindness,mandarin essential oilis well known for cultivating prosperity, success, andwell-being. It clears negative thoughts bringing clarity and inspiration.Mandarin essential oilboost confidence to increase the effectiveness for a specific focus.Mandarin oilcan help manifest abundance if not used selfishly. Mandarin essential oilpromotes spiritual development and can enhance our awareness to decode the mundane.

​Scent~ fresh, orange, lemony, citrusy, sweetNervous system~anxiety, depression, anger, and stress related problemsEmotionaluses~ good main component in a synergistic blend committed to raising your level of joy while releasing any feelings of self-doubt or depression.Spiritual uses~associated with confidence, courage, kindness, love, andwell-beingbergamot essential oil aides in letting go of toxicemotions, restoring peace after a quarrel, and encouraging a state of cheerfulness. Usebergamot essential oilfor control and strength when dealing with problems. Use this oil for an intent focus on legal matters as well to attract luck, money, and prosperity.Bergamot essential oilcan also be utilized for protection when dark energy seem to cast shadows over life. Also use to open awareness for dreamwork.Action~ is the finest of allcitrus oils- a mild relaxant for the nervous system and helps to uplift the spirit in stress related situationsCompatibility: Zodiac~ Gemini, Virgo Solar system~ Saturn, Sun Elements~ Earth, Fire, Water

​The exploration of the world of plant aromatics can open up a new internal landscape. Fragrances belong to a vibrant invisible dimension that will impact on how we feel, think and behave. It can be a messenger and guide when experiencing imbalances within ouremotionalintelligence and atmosphere.

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*It brings communication with transcendent
*Purifies the mind and body
*It removes uncleanliness
*Keeps one alert
*Can be a companion in the midst of solitude
*In the mist of busy affairs, it brings a moment of peace
*When it is plentiful, one is never tires of it
*When there is little, still one is satisfied
*Age does not change its efficacy
*Used every day, it does not harm

​The length of this series, which is set for 52 weeks is for you to become more familiar with your strengths and weaknesses as asexualabuse survivor. While I encourage everyone to go at their own pace & to know that the doors will always remain open for questions as a community or individually. All the while, the work to Cleanse & Heal will begin within you just as in the traditional settings in nature.
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​“I AM SAFE”
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​I’ve always known of a greater source, this inner will that accompanied me during unforeseen times as asexual abuse survivor. Whether if this force of power appeared as light (understanding) or unfamiliarity, I wholeheartedly sought after it. I might even recall hearing an inspiring, small voice or representation to carry on, be brave becauseI Am Safe.

​​Oh, how endowed by delight I am in today! As an adult, I aware thatI Am Safedue to sustained courage over time. As a child, there were imprinted distortions surrounding mysexual abuseof course. The complexity of it all began with a resentment of feeling unprotected, which stood out the most.

​I may have managed to remain “hidden” in the sight of other people, as a means to unconsciously protect and control my environments. In my relationships “safeguarding” became a natural instinct in order to hide the ills of my past as a child ofsexual abuse. Today, I search for the safety that was first instilled within me already.

​​I Am Safewith the powerful utilization of my own audible voice as well! I do not have to dwell with the pains or shame of sexual abuse. I Am Safeto talk about it, research it, learn or grow from it. I know that this will take time and will require much patience and tolerance of myself.

​I Am Safeand feel renewed each time that I think of this shielded guidance.As asexual abuse survivor, a peace of mind is discovered on a path free from restrictions. I will maneuver each direction knowing thatI Am Safe.

No matter where you are right now on your journey as a sexual abuse survivor, remember that there is more to you than what the eye may perceive of the self at this time. You are a Survivor-Stayin actionon your healing journey every day and meditate on these concepts,“I Am Safe.”

Reality in Balancebegins at the very moment as the work is placed forth by your intent to grow and change for the betterment of self, aiding in the improvement of mankind!

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​Visualize the Affirmation, see it in color or as shaded black and white, however, the mind perceives it, allow for the current response to form naturally. Listen to yourself without judgment and begin to frequently journal this process as you transition the mind to higher knowledge of yourself.

Thank you again for returning to Reality in Balance on this week’s segment, “I Am Safe” | Affirmations| for a Sexual Abuse Survivor| Pt 39.

​​When we think about grounding ourselves, some expressions might come to mind such as being humble, self-disciplined or have a foundation built on willed self-determination in life. Whatever that may be, groundingis necessary for all of us to reflect on, because life has its course of changes and unexplained actions throughout. Therefore, everyone needs rebalancingto remain stable.

What I discovered with root essential oils, for instance like Ginger, is that rootsare the most natural plant for grounding. Through personal and professional experiences with essential oils, my clients and I have found relief from mental, spiritual, and emotional challenges. This blog is about using the aromatic parts of the root plantfor the purpose of grounding, stability, longevity, and balancing our whole health.
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Historical practitioners knew what we know today, root essential oilscarry powerful chemical components. Residing under the earth, rootsare the most natural plant part for groundingenergy and providing stability. There are various layers to understanding the energetic levels of root oils.

Symbolizing longevity, root essential oils keep our energy grounded and give our work stability. Based on these metaphysical principles, as well as the physiological benefits provided by root essential oils, spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional balance can be fulfilled to restore whole health. For example, emotional and mental rebalancingincludes raising our spirits when we are feeling down.

ROOT ESSENTIAL OILS & their WHOLE HEALTH BENEFITS
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​Spiritual Benefits:
The advanced awareness on how to use theroot essential oilsto further develop a spiritual connection to our Ancestors and Spiritual Guides are literally grounded in this resilient plant part. The spiritual use of a root essential oilcan help us uncover our spiritual essence or our spiritual practice.

Mental Benefits:
To manage and balanceyour “thought process” is essential in creating a happy, stable, and productive life. We can keep our mind focused on the positive with root essential oilsin case of a life change. The mental subtle body contains all of the thought patterns in our consciousness that create our reality. Focus on what you want with root essential oils, not what you don’t want.

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​Emotional Benefits:
Use root essential oilsas a coping mechanism tool and to unblock underlying challenges. Sometimes poor coping skills may be what disallows us from remaining groundedin life. The emotional body is just as real as the physical body. After all, we don’t have to be convinced that we have feelings. A root essential oilcan help you get in touch with, embrace, or transmute your emotions. Balanceis forever the goal to have in life, and it begins with by recognizing how we feel.

Physical Benefits:
Use root essential oils to sustain the physical, mundane existence of ourselves. This would include financial stability and career support. In this instance, root oilscan enhance the physical body or the manner in which we exists.

​HOW TO USE ROOT OILS

Usingroot essential oilsis quite simple. You must always dilute a small amount ofoilin a carrier-based oil or plain water. Some oils may be toxic, and should never be used near eyes.

​​Mental uses:Ginger essential oilhelps us to remember that we have the power to create and form our reality with our mind. It enhances willpower and clarity.
​Emotional uses:Ginger essential oilhelps open our emotional field to accept connection with other people.
​Physical uses:Ginger essential oilis excellent for alleviating nausea and is helpful for digestion.

Spiritual uses: Throughspikenard’scalming energetic field, inner-peace and self-care are possible even when people are challenging. Use spikenard essential oilas a reminder to be open-minded to our intuition.

Mental uses: This essential oil is a reminder that when we make an effort to gain wisdom, information, and knowledge will always be available.

​Singularly or in combination, root essential oilscan be used as allies to assist us in staying focused on our intention. In order to escalate our self-awareness and achieve a state of whole health, staying true to our purpose through grounding is essential. We can create and maintain positive change with these special properties in root essential oils.

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MOREROOT OILS FOR GROUNDING, STABILITY..

Angelica

Galangal

Lovage

Sandalwood

Snakeroot

Turmeric

Valerian

Thank you again for returning to Reality in Consciousnesson this week’s segment, “ROOT ESSENTIAL OILS | GROUNDED in WHOLE HEALTH!”

​The length of this series, which is set for 52 weeks is for you to become more familiar with your strengths and weaknesses as a sexual abuse survivor. While I encourage everyone to go at their own pace & to know that the doors will always remain open for questions as a community or individually. All the while, the work to Cleanse & Heal will begin within you just as in the traditional settings in nature.

RRespect others' boundaries.AAsk for consent.I Intervene when someone's in trouble.N Notice the warning signs of abuse and speak up.N Nurture myself and others​​

​Let’s Begin with the Affirmation for Week 38 !

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​“I Am Perfect Just as I Am”

​ When I affirm that I am perfect just as I am, it was not intended to state that my life is flawless. What I mean is that I am in a good space. I am not daydreaming about being someone different or how to escape somewhere else. I am precisely where I am supposed to be.

When I affirm this perfection, I am aware of my entire self- my goals, my dreams, my strengths, my greatness, my imbalances, my present and near future. Occurring at the same time, I am all of these things and I am learning through self-development to love me. ​

​ I am aware of my present state and I am grateful for all of the experiences that brought me to this uniqueness. Including perceived negative events which bestow a level of inner and external growth. My sexual abuse has created courage, wisdom, truth by light/dark, perseverance, and compassion to reflect on today.

I am not saying that I am proud of the abuse. Today I motion the acceptance of my whole self. I now cherish these moments of self-love by declaring my passion for life direct insight. I give thanks today for the parts of me that formed the will to gratefully live.

​​“I Am Perfect Just as I Am”​

No matter where you are right now on your journey as a sexual abuse survivor, remember that there is more to you than what the eye may perceive of the self at this time. You are aSurvivor-Stayin action on your healing journey every day and meditate on these concepts,

​"I Am Perfect just as I Am.”

Visualize theAffirmation, see it in color or as shaded black and white, however, the mind perceives it, allow for the current response to form naturally. Listen to yourself without judgment and begin to frequently journal this process as you transition the mind to higher knowledge of yourself.​

Alchemyis the understanding of the relationship between consciousness and matter: mind, body, and soul. Whereas, our base prima materia (soul) generates the mind for the power to think, in turn generating matter or the impression of perceived form. Soul and matter are joined together by their bridge which is Mercury, defined as the mind.​alchemy| ˈalkəmē | noun a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination: finding the personwho'srightforyourequires a very subtlealchemy.

​We took a look at alchemyand discovered that most of the principals were focused on the medicinal and spiritual uses of plants. Men and women long ago found that the green world of nature provided more than food -it also endowed us with amazing flavors and aromas. Essential Oils hold the life force and vibrational energy of the plants from which they came, and these simple aspects of plants not only enrich our everyday lives, they touch our souls and spiritual formation as well.

​​Aligning plants and the soul, aromatic alchemycan bring the power of nature to our spiritual and mystical practices. With the ability to bring memories and past feelings to our awareness, aromatics are essential in accessing other realities. Essential Oilscan bring that special part of who we are into existence, making us whole and in many cases healing us too.

​The Parts of Alchemical Plants: ​

FlowerVibrant or subtle, flowers give beauty to plants. They represent alluring qualities but with a goal, such as attraction, sex, and fertility. These Essential Oilscan create intoxicating formulas for love, success, and sexual power in aromatic alchemy. The beauty aspect of flowers can add a different dimension to leaves’ purpose and fruit’s power for success.

​FruitIn alchemy,the plant part fruit represents manifestation and achievement. Fruit Essential Oils are significant for increasing what you have and creating what you seek in aromatic alchemy. Fruit oils are also instrumental in instilling a feeling of confidence and happiness. They reinforce the ability to banish criticism while developing long-lasting contentment and abundance.

​LeavesFrom early spring to late autumn, leaves enforce a world with aerial magnetism. Aromatic alchemyoils produced by leaves personifies energy and growth. Leaves also give our intention and personal manifestations an encouraging boost. Essential Oilsmade by leaves are particularly useful when seeking and developing our divine purpose in life. The growth characteristic of leaves befits that of wood and bark and enhances their alchemicalproperties.

​Wood and BarkHardy wood and bark from trees and the woody parts of other plants provide protection. Both are also an indicator of growth and can aid us in creating ours on various levels using aromatic alchemy. Social, emotional, and spiritual attributes are additional properties instilled with wood and bark oils. These parts of the plants also provide balance by being at the center or surround it as they increase growth. The growth and protection characteristics of wood and bark oils give a forceful increase to the healing of resins.

​ResinsEither they are somewhat liquid or viscous, certified practitioners think of resins, gums, and oleoresins as the lifeblood of plants supplying vitality and governing healing. In aromatic alchemy, resins embody spirituality and help us by tapping into a level of energy for a prosperous focal point. Resin ​Essential Oilscan also add vigor to the energy and growth properties of leaves. They also introduce an element of control, useful when creating an attraction, especially sexual.

​RootsActively present under the earth, roots are the most natural plant part for grounding energy and providing stability and strength. Symbolizing longevity, aromatic alchemy alongside root oils keeps us grounded as we seek our true purpose in life and lend stability. Root Essential Oils is extremely helpful during psychic or astral work, and post ritual grounding of energy. They offer access to the spiritual plane, useful in connection with ancestors or spirits.

​Seeds, Kernels and NutsIn aromatic alchemy, seeds represent the turn of the year as the wheel that balances the duality of the world. The magical characteristics of seeds furthermore include cycles, changes, transition, and beginnings. Seed Essential Oilsrelate powerfully to the attraction of the heart, covering the range from affection to attraction, desire, lust, and passion. From the tiny acorn comes the mighty oak. Utilize the ability of seed oils with high esteem for tradition.

​Parts of plants and their respective Essential Oils also interrelate to the alchemical elements:

​Essential Oils, made from plants has hundreds of compounds in it. So if anybody asks you what will that oil do, you can give them the alchemistpoint of view on its medicinal or spiritual properties through the natural occurrences of Aromatic Alchemy.

Thank you again for returning to Reality in Consciousness on this week’s segment, “Aromatic Alchemy | Natural & Essential”!

​“Today I ask my child-within what she would like to do for fun and I listen and honor her requests if I can. Today I take ten minutes to engage in some play, thus affirming the needs of my precious child-within.”
Nancy W.
​~Reality in Consciousness

​Greetings Survivor!Thank you again for visiting my BlogPage as we come together for “I Can Have Fun!” from this multiple part series on Affirmations for a Sexual Abuse Survivor Part 37.
​You can find additional Inspiration& discover more about me on my BLOG PAGE, Twitter& all of my other Social Media Platforms, please click on the links below in the description. If you haven’t yet viewed Part 1from this series, please do so by following the links for the general introductions, or by clicking here.

The length of this series, which is set for 52 weeks is for you to become more familiar with your strengths and weaknesses as a sexual abuse survivor. While I encourage everyone to go at their own pace & to know that the doors will always remain open for questions as a community or individually. All the while, the work to Cleanse & Heal will begin within you just as in the traditional settings in nature.
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​“I Can Have Fun!”

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As I grew older, I may have criticized myself for still acting child-like, while today I know that I had every reason to play like a small child. This day I can understand my child-within feelings due to those past experiences.
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The causality of my abuse may have steered a part of me to be a serious child. Yet, I may have pleasant memories of child’s play, I couldn’t escape my worry and anxiety. The awareness of my sexual abuse or the foretelling of it felt like a heavy burden that had shaped around the space of my consciousness.

I need to have those moments to be my true self, which was taken away from me through abuse and shame. While healing today, I remain in better spirits when I allow myself to let go and play- filled with spontaneity and leisure. I look forward to the feeling of butterflies in my stomach when the opportunity arises to play with those who support me and enjoy laughs too!
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I Can Have Fun!”
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No matter where you are right now on your journey as a sexual abuse survivor, remember that there is more to you than what the eye may perceive of the self at this time. You are a Survivor-Stay in action on your healing journey every day and meditate on these concepts,“I Can Have Fun!”

Visualize the Affirmation, see it in color or as shaded black and white, however, the mind perceives it, allow for the current response to form naturally. Listen to yourself without judgment and begin to frequently journal this process as you transition the mind to higher knowledge of yourself.

Remember how the old saying goes, “Once we know better, we do better"? Well, perhaps next time that someone suggests for you to, "buy organic", hopefully, your reaction would be one of compromising awareness. Yeah, we know all of the excuses by now as to why we won’t purchase natural foods, or circumstances like it’s expensive, hard to find or possibly out of reach from the tools to educate ourselves with.
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We comprehensively sourced information for our readers, not to subject them to fear tactics, but just the opposite of that, which is to consider this as essential information for our sustainability in general health.

​What are Natural, Organic Foods?
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USDA Organic foods do not consist of added trans-fat, artificial colors, dyes, artificial flavoring, artificial growth hormones and antibiotics, vegetable oils, chemical fertilizers, chemical food additives, genetically modified organisms, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives like sodium nitrate and sodium nitrates or toxic persistent pesticides. The difference between organic and conventional produce is the number of pesticides that are used to defend against insects while the plant is in the growing stage. While packaged foods are popular today, Dr. LLaila O. Afrika states that “contemporary junk food and fast food diet is based upon denatured, highly refined, processed, genetically altered and synthetically chemicalized, non-foods.” It has zero nutritional value.

How to shop for Natural, Organic Foods

Look at the label code: 9**** is organic, 8**** is genetically modified, 4**** and 3**** are conventional and was grown with approved pesticides

Buy local at coops, natural food stores, and farmer’s market

Shop for what is in season-more likely to be on sale

Do not purchase wilted, rotten fruits and vegetables

Shop for fruits and vegetables often, once or twice a week to maintain good quality

Look for the Natural or Organic food labeling at non-health food stores with the print, Certified by the USDA​ ​

​Our Health Depends on Natural, Organic Foods

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​The more foods we consume, the more important it is to buy ones that are organically grown. This is because many commercially grown foods are sprayed with pesticides that contribute to cancer rates, while if you buy organic or grow your own produce, you don’t have to worry about these risks. Today the new chemical onslaught in the farming industry is systemic pesticides.

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​Systemic pesticides are chemicals that are actually absorbed by a plant when applied to seeds, soil, or leaves. The chemicals then circulate through the plant's tissues, killing the insects that feed on them. Some pesticides are dangerous to human health.

​Pesticides were introduced into the American food supply in 1994 with Monsanto’s “Flavor Savr” tomato. Over a period of time, pesticides can contaminate the body with toxins, free radicals, and waste products that stress the filtering systems of the body and reduce the body’s ability to fight dis-eases

Not only are pesticides an issue, but a great concern for genetically modified foods (GMO as well. In the U.S and Canada, industrialists are not required to label genetically modified foods. This can be confusing to the public with the assumption that we’re consuming foods that are safe to eat, otherwise, we would be warned somehow right?

​The commercial fast foods that aren’t naturally processed is genetically altered and highly toxic. There are no commercial foods safe to eat. These toxins and synthetic chemicals destroy and deteriorate the human body and are addicting.
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​Foods can be our medicine, but not unless they are natural foods. You can change your food choices, but you can only change it for the better by creating new habits and teaching yourself to use natural foods. If you had an organic pomegranate in one hand and a pickle in the other to eat, you have to decide which one is best: natural or processed? You know your body needs good food.

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“Today I nurture my child-within and listen to her feelings about being ignored and unprotected. I affirm her right to tell what happened and allow her to express her feelings about that. I hold her gently in my heart as she does this very difficult and courageous work.”
Nancy W.

Thank you again for visiting my Blog Pageas we come together for “I Have a Right to Talk About What Happened to Me” from this multiple part series on Affirmations for a Sexual Abuse Survivor Part 36.You can find additional Inspiration & discover more about me on my BLOG PAGE, Twitter & all of my other Social MediaPlatforms, please click on the links below in the description. If you haven’t yet viewed Part 1 from this series, please do so by following the links for the general introductions, or by clicking here.

​The length of this series, which is set for 52 weeks is for you to become more familiar with your strengths and weaknesses as a sexual abuse survivor. While I encourage everyone to go at their own pace & to know that the doors will always remain open for questions as a community or individually. All the while, the work to Cleanse & Heal will begin within you just as in the traditional settings in nature.
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“I Have a Right to Talk About What Happened to Me”
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As I was abused I learned that what had occurred to me was not OK and that, if I’d talked about it, I would cause more pain. I may have been manipulated, threatened, or coerced by my abuser about the effects of telling what happened.

Perhaps no one was there to help me when I was abused. Maybe I did try to tell those around me, and I was either ignored or not taken seriously. Because I was a small child, I may have been easily convinced that telling someone or to ask for help was pointless, and not being taken seriously nor protected was “normal.”

Today I now know that I had the right as a child to talk about what happened to me. I should have been protected from further abuse, and I had a right to experience comfort and receive nurturing after the abuse took place.

“I Have a Right to Talk About What Happened to Me”

​No matter where you are right now on your journey as a sexual abuse survivor, remember that there is more to you than what the eye may perceive of the self at this time. You are aSurvivor-Stayin actionon your healing journey every day and meditate on these concepts,“I Have a Right to Talk About What Happened to Me.”

Visualize the Affirmation, see it in color or as shaded black and white, however, the mind perceives it, allow for the current response to form naturally. Listen to yourself without judgment and begin to frequently journal this process as you transition the mind to higher knowledge of yourself.Reality in Consciousness begins at the very moment as the work is placed forth by your intent to grow and change for the betterment of self, aiding in the improvement of mankind!

Thank you again for returning to reality in consciousness on this week’s segment, “I Have a Right to Talk About What Happened to Me”| Affirmations| for a Sexual Abuse Survivor| Pt 36.

We all know too well that traumatic events happen to us, neighbors, friends, relatives, and so on. It is distressing, intolerable, and when we also forego a lifestyle attached to poor coping skills, trauma can affect the body’s responses to outer stimuli. The memories of a traumatic episode take a tremendous amount of energy to entertain by the mind. This could be the reason why a lot of victims of childhood trauma gluttonize in alcohol, food, sex, drugs, or all forms of subjective pain because trauma complicates the brain area that communicates the physical embodied feeling of being alive.

Being traumatized means to perpetually organize our lives as if it were still going on unchanged today. Every new encounter is challenged from the past based on adverse experiences. It could be a new relationship or focused goal that will be leveled to those earlier and unforeseen circumstances. While not realizing how harmful displaced stress can be when internalizing pain, and an attempt to remain in control over oppressive actions may result in a whole range of imbalances in the body leading to illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and more.
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​Today, modern sciences have discovered that the key to healing is to understand how the human body works. The development of three sciences has led to more insight into the effects of traumatic events, neglect, and abuse in a biological field of study.

1) Neuroscience-the study of how the brain supports the mental process.
2) Developmental psychopathology- the study of the impact of adverse experiences on the development of mind and brain.
3) Interpersonal Neural Biology- the study of how our behaviors influence the emotions and mindset of those around us.
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​​Research from these fields have proven how trauma produces actual physiological changes; including the recalibration of the brain’s alarm system, increase in stress hormone activity, and alteration of the system that filters relevant information from irrelevant. ​

The most important task of the brain is ultimate survival, while everything else that makes up our grounding is secondary in life. Such as the influx in physical senses and emotions, no longer feeling fully alive as an internal survival mode takes over. Suppressing inner cries for help, unfortunately, does not stop our stress hormones from exhausting the body.

​In turn, inhibiting emotions can delay physical senses while increasing stress hormones experiencing the traumatic event over again biologically. A lifestyle alongside systematic symptoms for which no clear, basic understanding can be found ambiguous in traumatized adults and children, like chronic back/neck pain, migraines, digestive problems, chronic fatigue, and some forms of asthma are noted. These subtle symptoms need careful evaluation.

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​Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have foundthat the more stressors that an individual have experienced in their childhood are more likely to develop physical and emotional illnesses in their adulthood. Traumatic episodes like sexual abuse, mental illness in a parent, divorce, neglect, and domestic violence are linked to chronic related stress and obstacles. Chronic related stress is the form of obesity and/or heart disease are responsible for premature death that becomes a physical reality sooner or later.

Now medically identified asAdverse Childhood Experiences, chronic stress from the effects of long-term trauma. ACES does have a lasting outcome on your health: diabetes, depression, STD’s, heart disease, cancer, stroke, COPD, suicide attempts, broken bones, and obesity are the physical ailments that will appear. In the physical life sector, ACES have an enduring effect regarding graduation rates, personal growth, self-education, academic achievements, goal orientations, or lost time from work.

ACES aren’t limited to poor neighborhoods- all children of any socioeconomic classes suffer adverse events. What it comes down to is how a person responds to traumatic stress factors, how they’re dealing with it on a day-to-day, and whether they are able to recognize and have healthy habits around their stress response, as opposed to having unhealthy coping habits.

​The greatest risk includes:
1.) the cumulative of adversity
2.) your potential exposure, and how they pile-up
3.) the absence of the caregiver who is able to buffer the effect of that chronic stress.

​Dr. Burke Harris, an American pediatrician who is the 1st and currentSurgeon General of California since 2019, founded and runs the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco, CA has dedicated years to treating chronic stress and raising awareness about the link between traumatic life events and our health. She believes that childhood trauma does not have to compromise our adulthood in an unhealthy manner. With the right resources and education, understanding childhood adverse reactions as a risk factor for how we’re going to deal with stress in the present is critical.

The bodies of abused victims are tensed and defensive until they can find a way to relax and feel safe. The physical sensations beneath the emotions include pressure, heat, muscular tension, tingling, caving-in, and feeling hollow. A tremendous number of people in our country are beginning to recognize that trauma lives in the body. There is a lot of prevention that can occur when people just have this information.

The healing process of trauma begins with a new sense of self-awareness. This can be accomplished when we are ready to move on from bitterness, anger, confusion, and distrust which is the basis for chronic stress and illnesses. See the self-evaluation queries below to view how physically connected we are to our unique reality.

SELF-EVALUATION:

​Are you physically healthy and active?

Do you like and feel comfortable in your body?

Do you enjoy your sexuality?

Are you comfortable in the physical world?

Are you practical, down to earth?
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Are you financially stable?

Once emotions are expressed, a healthy person is able to move forward without damaging their physical bodies with emotional baggage.

​Thank you again for returning to reality in consciousness on this week’s segment, “Illnesses from Long-Term Trauma” |the Holistic Health View.”Until the Very Next Point in time,Be Well & Heal in Peace…Peace!!!Written by: Shaw Nee Janelle
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